Lore Archive: The History of Mondstadt

Introduction

Mondstadt, the City of Freedom, has not always been the tranquil haven it is today. Its history is a tapestry woven with divine intervention, rebellion, tragedy, and rebirth. From ancient civilizations to the rise of Barbatos, Mondstadt's journey reflects the enduring spirit of its people and the winds that guide them.

The Age of Sal Vindagnyr (~6000 Years Ago)

  • A refugee civilization founded Sal Vindagnyr atop Dragonspine, flourishing under the white Irminsul tree.

  • The princess of Sal Vindagnyr, gifted with foresight, prophesied the arrival of Durin, a poisonous dragon.

  • Celestia hovered above the mountain until the Skyfrost Nail descended, freezing the land and shattering the tree.

  • Imunlaukr, an outlander, received a starsilver greatsword and left to seek answers. Upon return, he found the kingdom in ruins.

Old Mondstadt & The Archon War (~3700–2600 Years Ago)

  • Decarabian, the God of Storms, built a walled city to protect his people from Boreas’ blizzards.

  • His rule became tyrannical, prompting rebellion led by the Nameless Bard, Amos, the Red-Haired Warrior, and Barbatos (then a mere wind spirit).

  • Decarabian was slain, and Barbatos ascended as the Anemo Archon, reshaping the land and founding New Mondstadt by Cider Lake.

  • The clans of Gunnhildr, Lawrence, and Imunlaukr became prominent in the new city.

The Aristocratic Era (2600–1000 Years Ago)

Early Period

  • Barbatos departed, leaving Mondstadt to its people.

  • Aristocratic clans rose to power, establishing festivals like Ludi Harpastum and Windblume.

  • Dvalin, the Dragon of the East, was born and became one of the Four Winds.

Late Period

  • The Lawrence Clan grew corrupt, enslaving commoners and suppressing history.

  • Vennessa, a Muratan exile, was enslaved but rose as a gladiator.

  • The Wanderer’s Troupe attempted rebellion but was crushed. Survivors like Kreuzlied continued resistance underground.

Mondstadt Reborn (~1000 Years Ago)

  • Vennessa defeated Ursa the Drake with Barbatos’ aid, sparking a successful rebellion.

  • The Knights of Favonius were founded, with Vennessa as the first Dandelion Knight.

  • The Church of Favonius was restored, and the Barbatos Statue re-erected.

  • Vennessa ascended to Celestia at Windrise, where a great oak tree now stands.

Pre-Cataclysm & Legacy

  • Rostam and Arundolyn rose as legendary knights, shaping the Favonius Bladework style.

  • Rosalyne-Kruzchka Lohefalter (later La Signora) left for Sumeru Akademiya.

  • The Great Fire of Fall Equinox devastated the Mondstadt Library, though its secrets endured.

Cultural Notes

  • Mondstadt’s festivals blend divine reverence with human joy: Windblume celebrates freedom, Weinlesefest honors the harvest and Barbatos’ return.

  • The Four Winds—Boreas, Dvalin, Vennessa, and Barbatos—remain spiritual guardians of the region.